Finding the Third Proportional to 171,580.50 and 376,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,580.50 and 376,371 is: 825,589.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,580.50 : 376,371 = 376,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,580.50/376,371 = 376,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,580.50x = 376,371 × 376,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,580.50x = 141,655,129,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,655,129,641/171,580.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,589.91
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